Plenty of booth spaces are available for the 139th annual Lexington Old Settlers’ festival planned Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17.

Organized by the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, Old Settlers is one of the oldest continually operated festivals in the nation. It also kicks off Scott County’s yearly outdoor festival season.

Individuals, businesses and organizations who register for booths by Thursday, June 1, will be charged $15; after that date, the cost is $20. Booth holders will also be charged for the width of their booths. That money will be collected by firemen on Saturday.

To reserve space, send checks or money orders made out to the fire department for the number of booths needed to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 226, Lexington, IN 47138. For more information, call Matt Oberlies at 812-595-0159.

Activities and attractions this year at Old Settlers is a combination of traditional and new events.

The festival begins that Friday in English Park at 10:30 a.m. Firemen will offer their famous fish sandwiches and dinners starting then under the big tent. Free children’s activities begin at 5:30 p.m., and youngsters can also enjoy free admission to bounce houses.

A new event, an archery tournament, will start at 4:30 p.m. and continue through 8:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $5 per archer, and anyone ages nine and older can compete in one of four age divisions. Persons who are 18 will compete as adults.

All equipment will be provided to competitors. If equipment is brought, it must be NASP approved. Competition will continue Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Average scores from the two days will be used to determine winners.

Trophies will be provided for winners, with medals presented to competitors finishing second and third. Trophies will also be presented to overall male and female archers. Awards presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the Saturday of Old Settlers.

Call tournament organizer Jason Tillison at 765-561-5391 to learn more and pre-register for the shoot.

On that Friday, booths will open that afternoon, and at 6 p.m., musician Lanny McIntosh and the King of Wing Band will perform until the festival grounds close for the night.

A special ceremony dedicating a memorial to the late Frances and Terry Barnes will take place at 8 p.m. The couple donated many hours to the Lexington and Scott County communities during their lives.

Saturday, June 17, has a full schedule of attractions.

At 8:15 a.m., the Captain’s Romp, a 5k run/walk event, will be held.

The fish fry under the big tent will start at 10:30 a.m. More free children’s games will be offered, and bounce houses will open.

The archery competition will start at 10 a.m.

At 11 a.m., entries in the annual Lexington parade will start lining up around the downtown square. It will step off at 11:30 a.m., ending at the park.

Cannon demonstrations and shoots are scheduled throughout the day, and Cowboy Posse shows begin at 12 noon and at 3 p.m.

At 1 p.m., members of Fur Takers of America will provide a demonstration of their skills. The organization promotes and protects America’s trapping heritage.

Starting at 2 p.m., children will be invited to compete in a kiddy tractor pull.

Re-enactors from Salem will present a Civil War themed re-enactment at 2:30 p.m.

An old-time fashion show is scheduled to follow the 3 p.m. Cowboy Posse show at 4 p.m.

On stage, the Midnight Special band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.

Winners in the archery tournament will be presented their trophies and medals at 6:30 p.m.

Old Settlers will conclude its free entertainment with the Paul Boggs Band from 8 to 10 p.m.

More information about activities and entertainment can be obtained by calling Mike Higgins at 812-595-0159.

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“Family Fun Zone” Kicks off on Wednesday Evening... Crothersville Red White and Blue Festival Set for June 8-10

Written by Marcus Amos

Tuesday, 06 June 2017 15:37

The Crothersville Red White & Blue Festival kicks off June 8 for a flag waving salute to Old Glory and military service veterans. This year’s event is June 8-10 held at the Crothersville Community School grounds.

This is the 42nd festival for the annual patriotic salute tagged as “Indiana’s Most Patriotic Festival”, said festival director Sherry Bridges. Our community takes pride in honoring our veterans and Old Glory.

Terry Prine will be master of ceremonies throughout the three-day festival. Bobby Deal is entertainment chairman.

There will be wholesome family centered fun for everyone as Zambelli Fireworks will provide a patriotic fireworks show. Robert Becker and Radio 96.3 Coolbus, WJAA will broadcast live starting at 9pm and will start the count down at 10pm as Zambelli Fireworks lights up the Crothersville sky. Visitors are encouraged to come early with their lawn chairs or blankets, mark their spot and head to the festival grounds and enjoy the food and visit with family and friends.

Fun Services-Indiana will be kicking off the festival on Wednesday June 7 with bracelet night. Wristbands for the, “Family Fun Zone” will be $8. Hours are 5pm to 9pm. Wristbands for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday are $10 with single tickets $1. Hours for Thursday and Friday, 5pm to 10pm and Saturday, 11am to 10:30pm.

Always a crowd draw, the Baby Contest registration will begin at 2:30 on Thursday June 8 in the CHS gym. Judging begins at 4:00pm. Categories are, birth to three months, four to seven months, eight to 12 months, 13 to 24 months, 25 to 36 months and 37 to 48 months. First and second will be awarded to a boy and a girl in each category.

Entry fee is $5 dollars. Winners will announced from the stage at 6pm. ACTS, (Actors Community Theater Seymour) is sponsoring this event.

Booths open Thursday evening at 5pm and at 5:30pm the 42nd RWB Prince and Princess will be crowned from the stage. Crothersville FFA is sponsoring the contest. The 41st RWB Prince and Princess, Devin Morgan and Jamie Caudill will crown the new royalty.

Opening ceremonies will take place at 6:30pm as the community pauses to salute a local veteran and honor, “Old Glory”.

At 7pm Donovan Harris will take center stage. Harris a singer -songwriter from Tampico has been singing and playing music since he was 4 years old. His love of music ranges from Country Western to Ragtime Blues.

Gospel group, Redemption Cross will take the stage at 7:30pm followed by The Colwells at 8:30pm. as they will close out the evening.

Friday, June 9 is Bluegrass night with booths opening at 5pm.

Colts in Motion, a 42 foot-long traveling museum full of interactive Colts history and memorabilia will be set up on Preston Street in front of the gym from 5 to 7 p.m..

Matthew Williams will take the stage at 5 p.m. followed by the Country Kickers at 5:30 p.m.

105.3 WMPI of Scottsburg will broadcast live from the festival grounds and visitors will have the opportunity to spin the wheel for prizes.

The Festival starts early Saturday morning on June 10. The entire day is filled with wholesome fun family activities. Booths open at 9 a.m.

Crothersville FFA will be serving their traditional breakfast of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage and drink at 7am.

Beginning at 8am the Lady Tigers Volleyball team will sponsor a co-ed Volleyball Tournament in the boys gym. Cost is $20 dollars per player.

At 10 a.m. the Crothersville-Vernon Twp. Fire Department will sponsor the Water Ball Contest. Registration is at 9 a.m. They will be set up in the Elementary parking lot.

At 10 a.m. is the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest in front of the stage. Age groups are, five to seven years, eight to 10, 11 to 12 and 13 and up. Prizes will be given in each age group. Also, at 10am is registration for the Pedal Tractor Pull sponsored by the Traditional Young Farmers. Pulling will begin at 10:30 a.m. on South Preston in front of festival ground.

Cake and Pie contest will be held at the Crothersville Town Hall. Baked good can be registered from 10 to 11a.m. by entering the meeting room door with judging at 11:15 a.m. Categories for the pies are, fruit, cream, your specialty and cobblers. For the cakes, layer, sheet, decorated and your speciality. Winners will be announced from the stage at 5:15 p.m. with the auction to follow. The event is sponsored by the Crothersville Town Council.

Marion Gill, Parade Chairman and her team will be set up at the corner of East and Bard Streets at 10:30a.m. to register entry's for the 42nd RWB Parade. Judging begins at 1 p.m. and the parade steps off at 1:30 p.m.

At 11a.m., Denise Maxie will set the table for the constants as they participate in the Pork Burger Eating Contest. Constants will see how many, “World Famous FFA Pork Burgers” they can eat in 10 minutes. The winner will receive a cash prize.

For almost 40 years children of the community have been decorating their bicycles and dressing up their pets in red, white and blue. This year the Pet & Bike Parade will be at 12 noon in front of the stage. Cash prizes will be given to the winners. Ages are, pre-school to kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade.

The Long Family singers a gospel group from Freetown will take the stage at 12:30pm

The 42nd RWB Parade steps off at 1:30 p.m. Grand Marshall is the Lady Tigers Basketball Team sectional winners coached by Kevin Hensley.

Stars & Stripes will be stepping to the music in front of the stage at 3 p.m. followed by Adam Schill of Big Top Productions, LLC will entertain children of all ages at 4 p.m. Adam will also be strolling the grounds after his performace bringing smiles to everyone.

Brian Fink will be performing at 4:30 p.m. on stage.

The Cake and Pie winners will be announced at 5:15 p.m and all entry's will be auctioned off. Proceeds will go to the 2018 RWB Zambelli Fireworks fund.

KO's Martial Arts will be doing a demonstration at 5:30 p.m. followed by singer Matthew Williams at 6 p.m.

Monday Night Special will be entertaining us at 7:15 p.m.. Closing out the night will be headliner band, Alley Katz at 8:15 p.m.

Vendor Raffles will be drawn at 9pm from the stage.

Robert Becker and the Coolbus from Radio 96.3 WJAA will broadcast live starting at 9 p.m. and will start the countdown at 10 p.m. as Zambelli Fireworks lights up the Crothersville sky. Visitors are encouraged to come early with their lawn chairs or blanket mark their spot and head to the festival grounds and enjoy the food, visit with family and friends. 3-D glasses will be available for enjoyment.

Throughout the festival the Antique Farm Machinery Show will take place along Howard Street. Kevin and Melanie Hoevener are once again organizing this event which promices to be another great show.

Not only will the Crothersville-Vernon Twp. Fire Department sponsor the Water Ball Contest they will be frying fish at the firehouse on Moore Street on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hammacher Hall, at 211 W. Howard Street will be open Saturday June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historical items of Crothersville and Vernon Township will be on display. Drinks and snacks will be availiable for purchase. It's being sponsored by Crothersville Historical & Cultural Arts Accociation.

Handicap parking will be in the school Administration Building parking lot at the south end of Preston Street. Restrooms are located inside the gym entrance to the left.

The festival ask that you leave your pets at home unless they are in a contest or a service animal. Also, bicycles are not to be ridden on festival grounds unless in the parade.

The RWB Festival Committee encourages the community to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the events while visiting with family and friends.